The final score was West Coast 1.4.7 (40) to Fremantle 0.2.4 (16) at Patersons Stadium on Saturday night.
The Eagles capitalised on their dominance in the first half, holding a 21-point lead at the break.
Fremantle were set to be held scoreless in the first half until forward Hayden Ballantyne got on the end of a pass in the 18th minute to kick his side's first goal.
West Coast's intensity continued to be the main difference between the sides, a point reflected in the statistics. They finished leading the contested possessions tally 52-40, and also laid more tackles and won more clearances at the stoppages.
Running defender Shannon Hurn was a standout, collecting 11 disposals and banging home a supergoal from inside the centre square to set the Eagles on their way in the first half.
Scott Selwood was prominent with 10 disposals while veteran Andrew Embley had eight touches.
With a number of key tall players missing, including Dean Cox, Josh Kennedy and Nic Naitanui, it was an opportunity for Eagles' back-up options to impress and Jeremy McGovern took the chance.
The 195cm rookie was lively, booting a goal in the first half. He kicked another in the second half from a tough angle before a video review saw it overturned.
Fremantle was served well by Paul Duffield (nine disposals), but lacked the spark and run it had shown in its win over Geelong.
Young midfielder Jayden Pitt showed some encouraging signs with six disposals and Stephen Hill (seven disposals, three tackles) was sharp as the game wore on.
Fantasy snapshot
Because he doesn't have the style of some of his contemporaries, AFL Fantasy coaches often overlook the scoring ability of Eagles midfielder Matt Priddis (MID, $482,500). But it's time coaches took notice. As if his 93-point average last year wasn't enough evidence, Priddis picked up 51 Dream Team points against Fremantle in an excellent outing.
WEST COAST 1.2.6 1.4.7 (40)
FREMANTLE 0.1.0 0.2.4 (16)
SUPERGOALS
West Coast: Hurn
Fremantle: -
GOALS
West Coast: Priddis 2, Masten, McGovern
Fremantle: Ballantyne, Walters
BEST
West Coast: Hurn, Selwood, Priddis, Wellingham, Masten, Embley, McGovern
Fremantle: Walters, Duffield, Hill, McPharlin, Pitt
INJURIES
West Coast: Nil
Fremantle: Nil
Reports: Nil
Official crowd: 21,935 at Patersons Stadium
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